Seiko 8B92 - Radio Signal Reception Environment and Ranges; Reception Environment Factors; Transmitting Station Reception Ranges

Reception environment
■ Radio signal reception range indication
This watch receives standard radio signals from Japan (2 stations), China, U.S.A. and Germany.
When you set the watch to a time zone in Japan, China, U.S.A. or Germany, the official standard frequencies
the watch receives will be automatically changed accordingly to the selected time zone.
“How to select the time zone (How to display the local time around the world)” → P.32
Germany (DCF77)
P.24
China (BPC)
P.22
Japan (JJY)
P.21
U.S.A.
(WWVB)
P.23
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HOW TO SET THE TIME (RADIO SIGNAL RECEPTION)
■ Radio signal reception range: Japan (JJY)
The reception range from the transmitting station is approximately 1,000 km (1,000 km radius of the
transmitting station).
Hagane-yama
transmitting
station (60 kHz)
Ohtakadoya-
yama
transmitting
station (40 kHz)
1,000 km
1,000 km
JJY is operated by the National Institute of
Information and Communications Technology
(NICT).
JJY is transmitted from two stations in Japan. Each
station transmits JJY in a different frequency.
Fukushima : Ohtakadoya-yama transmitting
station
Frequency: 40 KHz
Kyushu : Hagane-yama transmitting station
Frequency: 60 KHz
* NICT: National Institute of Information and
Communications Technology
* Even within the reception range, weather conditions,
terrain, buildings, and orientation may mean that
reception is not possible.
“Environments in which it is difficult to receive a radio
signal” → P.26
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■ Radio signal reception range: China (BPC)
The reception range from the transmitting station is approximately 1,500 km (1,500 km radius of the
transmitting station).
Shangqiu
National Time
Service Center
(68.5 kHz)
1,500 km
BPC is operated by NTSC.
Shangqiu National Time Service Center
Frequency: 68.5 kHz
* NTSC: National Time Service Center
* The watch may be able to receive radio signals outside
a reception range if the receiving conditions are
favorable.
* Even within the reception range, weather conditions,
terrain, buildings, and orientation may mean that
reception is not possible.
“Environments in which it is difficult to receive a radio
signal” → P.26
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■ Radio signal reception range: U.S.A. (WWVB)
The reception range from the transmitting station is approximately 3,000km
(3,000 km radius of the transmitting station). There are four time zones within the reception range.
Fort Collins
transmitting station
Frequency (60 KHz)
3,000 km
WWVB is operated by NIST.
Fort Collins transmitting station
Frequency: 60 kHz
* NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology
* The watch may be able to receive radio signals outside
a reception range if the receiving conditions are
favorable.
* Even within the reception range, weather conditions,
terrain, buildings, and orientation may mean that
reception is not possible.
“Environments in which it is difficult to receive a radio
signal” → P.26
* Use of automatic reception is recommended, as this
time frame is optimal for automatic reception.
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